Biff Pocoroba

Born: 7/25/1953 in Burbank, CA, USA

Died: 5/24/2020 in Grayson, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-04-25 | Final Game: 1984-04-20

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Biff Benedict Pocoroba

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Biography

Biff Pocoroba, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1975 until his retirement in 1984. Primarily recognized as a position player, Pocoroba played a total of 596 games throughout his career. He recorded 374 hits and hit 21 home runs, driving in 172 runs while maintaining a batting average of .257. Known for his versatility on the field, he also showcased his speed with 6 stolen bases during his time in the league. Pocoroba's most notable achievement came in 1980 when he was selected as an All-Star, highlighting his status among the best players of his era. His career unfolded during a time when the game was transitioning towards more power-hitting and offensive play, but Pocoroba carved out a niche as a reliable contributor in the lineup. His dedication to the sport and his performance on the field left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike, securing his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
596	1457	132	374	71	2	21	172	6	182	109	0.257	0.339	0.351	0.690	-323.8

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1975	ATL	NL	67	188	15	48	7	1	1	22	0	20	11	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.327 (-1%)	.374 (-15%)	.701 (-8%)	-237.3
1976	ATL	NL	54	174	16	42	7	0	0	14	1	19	12	0.241	.255 (-6%)	.320 (-2%)	.360 (-22%)	.681 (-13%)	-332.3
1977	ATL	NL	113	321	46	93	24	1	8	44	3	57	27	0.290	.264 (+10%)	.329 (+20%)	.401 (+11%)	.730 (+15%)	1117.9
1978	ATL	NL	92	289	21	70	8	0	6	34	0	29	14	0.242	.257 (-6%)	.323 (-4%)	.378 (-12%)	.702 (-8%)	-401.9
1979	ATL	NL	28	38	6	12	4	0	0	4	1	7	0	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	ATL	NL	70	83	7	22	4	0	2	8	1	11	11	0.265	.264 (avg)	.326 (+6%)	.387 (-1%)	.714 (+3%)	59.6
1981	ATL	NL	57	122	4	22	4	0	0	8	0	12	15	0.180	.255 (-29%)	.320 (-17%)	.368 (-42%)	.688 (-31%)	-593.3
1982	ATL	NL	56	120	5	33	7	0	2	22	0	13	12	0.275	.261 (+5%)	.324 (+8%)	.388 (-1%)	.712 (+3%)	98.6
1983	ATL	NL	55	120	11	32	6	0	2	16	0	12	7	0.267	.260 (+2%)	.324 (+2%)	.389 (-6%)	.714 (-2%)	-35.0
1984	ATL	NL	4	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1982	NLCS	ATL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	23	21	16	30	3	4
C	391	342	1938	221	39	21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	ATL	C	62	49	237	25	8	2
1976	ATL	C	54	51	273	39	7	5
1977	ATL	C	100	86	542	78	7	8
1978	ATL	C	79	77	454	43	5	1
1979	ATL	C	7	6	39	3	3	0
1980	ATL	C	10	9	56	1	4	0
1981	ATL	3B	21	20	15	30	3	4
1981	ATL	C	9	6	28	4	0	2
1982	ATL	3B	2	1	1	0	0	0
1982	ATL	C	36	29	143	16	2	2
1983	ATL	C	34	29	166	12	3	1